Clever Crow

Written by Chris Butterworth · Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Discover the surprising intelligence of crows in this eye-opening tale.

4.2 Goodreads · 190 ratings

32 pages· 480 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet the clever crow, a bird with a big brain and surprising tricks. From using tools to playful antics, these unassuming creatures reveal their intelligence in unexpected ways. What secrets do they hold?

From the publisher

Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! “A picture book as intelligent as its subject–though a good deal more sophisticated-looking.”–The Wall Street Journal For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a beautiful, eye-opening picture book about the familiar but ever-surprising crow. Crows may not have flashy feathers, beautiful songs, or fancy flying skills, but if a crow looks at you with its small, round eye, you can be sure that it’s thinking, as these birds have very big brains. Did you know that crows will use a stick to poke into a crevice to tease out tasty bugs? Or that they like to play like kids by tumbling down a snowy roof? Or that they remember where they hide their food–but sometimes only pretend to bury a treat to fool other birds? Original and accessible, with Chris Butterworth’s welcoming text and gorgeous, expressive artwork from Olivia Lomenech Gill, Clever Crow is sure to generate newfound respect for these unassuming creatures that young readers come across every day.